Department

Wind and Marine Energy Systems (EPSRC Studentship)

Study for a PhD with the UK’s leading universities at the Wind and Marine Energy Research Centre and become qualified to contribute to this dynamic and fast growing sector.

The UK Wind and Marine Energy Research Centre, a collaboration between Universities of Strathclyde and Edinburgh, are pleased to offer ten prestigious four year EPSRC research studentships for talented engineering or physical science graduates to undertake a PhD in wind and marine energy research.

Successful students will join the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Wind and Marine Energy Systems, which is jointly hosted by these national centres of excellence. Accreditation is provided at the CDT by the IET and IMechE enables students to develop professionally throughout the course and work towards the competencies required for Chartership.

Funding

Studentships are available to UK and eligible EU citizens with (or about to obtain) a minimum of a 2.1 or a Masters degree in Physical Science or Engineering. These competitive Studentships will commence each year in October and will cover University fees and provide a competitive stipend.

Full awards (stipend and fees) are available for suitably qualified candidates who are UK or EU citizens and have been living in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the programme.

One full studentship (stipend and fees) available for an exceptional EU/UK candidate who has not been living in the UK

Applications will also be considered from applicants who secured funding from other scholarships schemes.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, resourcefulness and a mature approach to learning.

Non-UK candidates whose mother language is not English must provide a certificate of proficiency in the English language. Either IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5) or PTE (Academic): 62 overall (minimum component score 51). Please see our website for more details.

Course modules

Our CDT offers a unique programme, combining training and research which will aid graduates in transitioning into careers in the wind and marine energy sector. With proven and rapidly growing international demand for highly qualified engineers and researchers, this course offers high level training which is attractive to industries. To prepare for this exciting future, graduates will work closely with manufacturers, developers and researchers. This multidisciplinary programme brings together graduates from various science and technology disciplines to create a unique community of researchers. Training covers all aspects of wind and marine energy systems including the wider socio-economic context.

The Centre for Doctoral Training currently has students from the following backgrounds:

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Aeronautical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Telecommunications

Renewable Energy

The PhD programme covers a number of disciplines that include:

Postgraduate-level training in all aspects of wind and marine energy systems

Professional development enabled through course accreditation by the IET and IMechE

Research and industrial engagement

Applying

Applications for October 2016 entry must be received by 31 July 2016. Applications submitted later than 31 July 2016 may be considered for the next in-take. Please note that applicants should NOT include a research proposal in the online application.